10-Q 1 e10-q.txt HEAFNER TIRE GROUP INC. 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------ FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 1, 2000 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-61713 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. DELAWARE 56-0754594 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 2105 WATER RIDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 500 28217 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (704) 423-8989 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Number of common shares outstanding at May 10, 2000: 5,286,917 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE ---- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -- July 1, 2000 1 (unaudited) and December 31, 1999......................... Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 2 (unaudited) -- Quarters and Six Months Ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999......................................... Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 3 (unaudited) -- Quarters and Six Months Ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999......................................... Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ 4 ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 8 and Results of Operations................................. ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market 12 Risk...................................................... PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings........................................... 13 ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................ 13 Signatures.................................................. 14
3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share amounts)
JULY 1, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ------------ ----------------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 6,521 $ 6,497 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,551 and $2,385................................................. 115,343 88,207 Inventories, net.......................................... 176,678 148,865 Other current assets...................................... 39,020 39,932 -------- -------- Total current assets.............................. 337,562 283,501 -------- -------- Property and equipment, net................................. 61,545 47,624 Goodwill, net............................................... 112,740 107,112 Other intangible assets, net................................ 11,994 7,968 Other assets................................................ 15,055 13,041 -------- -------- $538,896 $459,246 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable.......................................... $213,924 $160,861 Accrued expenses.......................................... 31,521 29,437 Current maturities of long-term debt...................... 3,186 1,792 -------- -------- Total current liabilities......................... 248,631 192,090 -------- -------- Revolving credit borrowings................................. 95,366 74,688 Long-term debt.............................................. 164,190 160,112 Other liabilities........................................... 13,777 9,604 Preferred stock series A -- 4% cumulative, 7,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding........................ 7,000 7,000 Preferred stock series B -- variable rate cumulative, 4,500 shares authorized, issued and outstanding................. 4,094 4,094 Warrants.................................................... 1,137 1,137 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Class A Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 5,286,917 shares issued and outstanding............................................ 53 53 Class B Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 20,000,0000 shares..................................... -- -- Additional paid-in capital................................ 23,981 23,981 Notes receivable from sale of stock....................... (1,046) (1,092) Retained deficit.......................................... (18,287) (12,421) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity........................ 4,701 10,521 -------- -------- $538,896 $459,246 ======== ========
The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these balance sheets. 1 4 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
QUARTERS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED ---------------------------- ---------------------------- JULY 1, 2000 JUNE 30, 1999 JULY 1, 2000 JUNE 30, 1999 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Net sales....................................... $287,681 $266,453 $542,109 $505,845 Cost of goods sold.............................. 223,564 206,151 419,943 393,600 -------- -------- -------- -------- Gross profit.................................. 64,117 60,302 122,166 112,245 Selling, general and administrative expenses.... 62,166 53,263 119,026 102,545 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income from operations........................ 1,951 7,039 3,140 9,700 -------- -------- -------- -------- Other income (expense): Interest expense, net......................... (6,147) (5,575) (11,976) (10,687) Other income.................................. 195 588 772 986 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income (loss) from operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes.................... (4,001) 2,052 (8,064) (1) Provision (benefit) for income taxes............ (1,046) 1,849 (2,198) 989 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income (loss)............................... $ (2,955) $ 203 $ (5,866) $ (990) ======== ======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 2 5 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
QUARTERS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED ---------------------------- ---------------------------- JULY 1, 2000 JUNE 30, 1999 JULY 1, 2000 JUNE 30, 1999 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss)............................... $ (2,955) $ 203 $ (5,866) $ (990) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, net of acquisitions -- Depreciation and amortization of goodwill and other intangibles.......................... 5,339 4,200 10,206 8,440 Amortization of other assets.................. 292 216 573 432 Other, net.................................... (12) 94 (54) 180 Change in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net...................... (7,711) (12,144) (16,428) (27,377) Inventories, net.............................. (6,979) (14,049) (8,514) (22,141) Other current assets.......................... (8,291) (9,573) 2,359 8,204 Accounts payable and accrued expenses......... 17,167 10,419 32,674 1,640 Other, net.................................... (190) (264) (226) (386) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities................ (3,340) (20,898) 14,724 (31,998) -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisition of California Tire, net of cash acquired...................................... -- (118) -- (4,068) Acquisition of Tires Centers, Inc............... (2,020) -- (2,020) -- Acquisition of T.O. Haas, net of cash acquired...................................... (23,519) -- (23,519) -- Payments on deferred purchase price of acquired business...................................... (1,132) -- (3,253) -- Purchase of property and equipment.............. (2,761) (3,367) (5,506) (6,577) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.... 251 106 849 106 Other, net...................................... 140 (1,918) (2) (2,468) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities.......................... (29,041) (5,297) (33,451) (13,007) -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Increase in revolving credit borrowings......... 28,296 24,026 20,678 44,245 Principal payments on long-term debt............ (167) (1,629) (866) (3,065) Other, net...................................... (234) (2,070) (1,061) (2,442) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities.......................... 27,895 20,327 18,751 38,738 -------- -------- -------- -------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................................... (4,486) (5,868) 24 (6,267) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD........................................ 11,007 6,249 6,497 6,648 -------- -------- -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD........ $ 6,521 $ 381 $ 6,521 $ 381 ======== ======== ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION -- Cash payments for interest...................... $ 9,638 $ 8,685 $ 11,499 $ 9,543 ======== ======== ======== ======== Cash payments for taxes......................... $ -- $ 69 $ -- $ 145 ======== ======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 3 6 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS: Heafner Tire Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") (formerly The J. H. Heafner Company, Inc.), is a Delaware corporation primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of tires and tire accessories and the operation of retail tire and automotive service stores. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 1, 2000, and the condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the quarters and six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999, have been prepared by the Company and have not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company, the results of its operations and cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's consolidated financial statements reported on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. The results of the operations for the quarter and the six months ended July 1, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year. Effective January 1, 2000, the Company changed its fiscal year end to the Saturday closest to December 31. Prior to 2000, the fiscal year ended on December 31. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. 3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: In May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") of the FASB announced that it had reached a conclusion on Issue 00-14, "Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives". Issue 00-14 establishes requirements for the recognition and display of sales incentives such as discounts, coupons and rebates within the financial statements. The EITF conclusions on this issue will become effective during the third quarter of fiscal 2000. Because of the timing of the release of these conclusions, the Company has yet to fully assess their effect on the results of operations and financial position. However, the adoption of this statement may result in the reclassification of various costs within the captions of the income statement. At this time, the Company does not believe that the adoption of this statement would modify the pretax earnings or net income presented in these statements. 4. ACQUISITIONS: On May 25, 2000, the Company purchased all of the outstanding common stock of T.O. Haas Holding Co. ("Haas"), a tire wholesaler, retreader and retailer, located in Lincoln, Nebraska. In connection with the acquisition, the Company sold certain parcels of real estate owned by Haas and leased them back in a transaction which closed on August 8, 2000. The net purchase price of the Haas acquisition, giving effect to the real estate transaction and subject to adjustment as provided in the agreement, was approximately $28.6 million (including $1.6 million of assumed debt), of which approximately $1.5 million was withheld at closing pending adjustment as provided in the agreement and $5.2 million is payable in the form of noncompete and stayput payments over a period of 6 years. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible assets acquired was allocated to goodwill ($9.6 million) and other intangibles ($4.1 million) and is being amortized over 15 years and 6 years, respectively. On April 28, 2000, the Company purchased certain assets of Tire Centers, LLC ("TCI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. The total purchase price was approximately $4.1 million, consisting of $2.0 million in cash and approximately $2.1 million payable within 15 days of final determination 4 7 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) of the purchase price. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible assets acquired was allocated primarily to other intangibles ($1.1 million) and is being amortized over 5 years. These transactions have been accounted for as purchases and accordingly, results of operations for the acquired businesses have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations from the acquisition dates. Preliminary allocations of the purchase prices have been recorded in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of July 1, 2000, based on management's best estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. 5. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY: On March 6, 2000, the Company revised its revolver by amending the credit facility (the "New Revolver"). The New Revolver provides for borrowings in the aggregate principal amount of up to the lesser of $200.0 million or the Borrowing Base, as defined in the agreement, based on 85% of eligible accounts receivable, 65% of eligible tire inventory and 50% of all other eligible inventory (of which up to $10.0 million may be utilized in the form of letters of credit). The New Revolver has a five-year term expiring in March 2005, extendable by the Company and the banks for an additional five years. Indebtedness under the New Revolver bears interest, at the Company's option, (i) at the Base Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin or (ii) at the Eurodollar Rate, as defined, plus the applicable margin. In July 2000, the New Revolver was amended to, among other things, permit the acquisition of the assets of American Tire Distributors ("ATD") on July 21, 2000 (see Note 9) and amend certain covenants contained therein. In connection with these amendments, the applicable margins for Eurodollar Rate Loans in the pricing grid were increased by 0.25%, resulting in an applicable margin of 0.5% for Base Rate Loans and an applicable margin of 2.25% for Eurodollar Rate Loans through December 31, 2000. The New Revolver requires the Company to meet certain financial requirements, including minimum net worth and minimum loan availability and contains certain covenants which, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company to incur additional indebtedness; enter into guarantees; make loans and investments; make capital expenditures; declare dividends; engage in mergers, consolidations and asset sales; enter into transactions with affiliates; create liens and encumbrances; enter into sale/leaseback transactions; modify material agreements; and change the business it conducts. The Company's obligations under the New Revolver are secured by all inventories and accounts receivable. 5 8 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 6. SEGMENT INFORMATION: The Company classifies its business interests into four fundamental segments: southeastern wholesale distribution of tires and products, western wholesale distribution of tires and products, western retail sales of tires, products and services and corporate. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, noncash amortization of intangible assets and depreciation ("EBITDA"). For the quarter and six months ended July 1, 2000, the results of Haas since the May 25, 2000 acquisition date are included in the western wholesale segment (in 000's):
SOUTHEASTERN WESTERN WESTERN WHOLESALE WHOLESALE RETAIL CORPORATE ELIMINATIONS TOTALS ------------ --------- ------- --------- ------------ -------- Quarter ended July 1, 2000 -- Revenues........................ $177,235 $ 64,827 $45,513 $ 106 $ -- $287,681 EBITDA(1)....................... 9,287 2,770 (3,308) (1,264) -- 7,485 Segment assets.................. 262,991 185,194 94,267 326,695 (330,251) 538,896 Expenditures for segment assets....................... 896 155 1,652 58 -- 2,761 Six months ended July 1, 2000 -- Revenues........................ $339,903 $112,876 $89,150 $ 180 $ -- $542,109 EBITDA(1)....................... 15,412 5,414 (3,908) (2,800) -- 14,118 Segment assets.................. 262,991 185,194 94,267 326,695 (330,251) 538,896 Expenditures for segment assets....................... 1,451 854 2,863 338 -- 5,506 Quarter ended June 30, 1999 -- Revenues........................ $175,815 $ 47,771 $42,867 $ -- $ -- $266,453 EBITDA(1)....................... 8,707 3,915 1,443 (2,238) -- 11,827 Segment assets.................. 291,985 167,044 82,617 261,783 (321,519) 481,910 Expenditures for segment assets....................... 1,200 483 1,684 -- -- 3,367 Six months ended June 30, 1999 -- Revenues........................ $334,068 $ 92,258 $79,519 $ -- $ -- $505,845 EBITDA(1)....................... 14,316 7,065 1,123 (3,378) -- 19,126 Segment assets.................. 291,985 167,044 82,617 261,783 (321,519) 481,910 Expenditures for segment assets....................... 1,839 1,110 3,578 50 -- 6,577
--------------- (1) EBITDA represents income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, noncash amortization of intangible assets and depreciation. For the quarters ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999, interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations includes $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to deferred transaction fees. For the six months ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999, interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations includes $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to deferred transaction fees. 6 9 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 7. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: The Series D Notes are guaranteed on a full, unconditional and joint and several basis by all of the Company's direct subsidiaries, each of which is wholly owned. The combined summarized information of these subsidiaries is as follows (000's):
AS OF AND FOR AS OF AND FOR THE SIX THE SIX MONTHS MONTHS ENDED ENDED JULY 1, 2000 JUNE 30, 1999 -------------- -------------- Current assets............................................. $149,931 $100,645 Noncurrent assets.......................................... 129,530 147,953 Current liabilities........................................ 94,933 59,022 Noncurrent liabilities..................................... 13,208 7,285 Net sales.................................................. 202,026 171,777 Gross profit............................................... 64,651 58,660 Net loss................................................... (3,483) (1,383)
The above information excludes $55.7 and $45.0 million of net intercompany payable and $30.1 and $29.1 million of intercompany sales of the Company's subsidiary guarantors as of and for the quarters ended July 1, 2000 and June 30, 1999, respectively. In the preparation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements, all intercompany accounts are eliminated. 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: See "PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION, Item 1. Legal Proceedings." The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims, including purported class actions, arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, these lawsuits and claims are not, singularly or in the aggregate, material to the Company's financial position or results of operations. 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: On July 21, 2000, the Company purchased the assets of ATD, the wholesale division of Merchant's, Inc. The aggregate purchase price, subject to adjustment, was approximately $39.0 million, of which $1.9 million is held in escrow. After giving effect to estimated normal working capital requirements, the Company's investment in ATD is expected to be approximately $24 million. On July 26, 2000, the Company settled all outstanding claims with the previous shareholders of Winston as described in the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. In connection with the settlement, the Company received $1.0 million in cash on July 28, 2000. 7 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations, financial condition and liquidity of the Company should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes included in this report. OVERVIEW The Company sells its products to a variety of markets, both in terms of end-users and geography. The Company's distribution channels consist of Southeastern Wholesale, Western Wholesale, and Western Retail tires and automotive service. For the quarter ended July 1, 2000, net sales through such channels accounted for approximately 61.6%, 22.5% and 15.9%, respectively, of consolidated net sales. For the six months ended July 1, 2000, net sales through such channels accounted for approximately 62.7%, 20.8% and 16.5%, respectively, of consolidated net sales. The Company believes that the diversity of its markets helps stabilize its sales and earnings. The Company acquired certain assets and operations from TCI on April 28, 2000, and acquired all the outstanding stock of Haas on May 25, 2000. Therefore, the results of operations for the quarter and six months ended July 1, 2000 include the operations acquired from TCI subsequent to April 28, 2000 and include the operations of Haas subsequent to May 25, 2000. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS QUARTERS ENDED JULY 1, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 The following table sets forth certain selected information regarding the Company's segments (in millions):
QUARTER ENDED ------------------ JULY 1, JUNE 30, 2000 1999 ------- -------- Net sales Southeastern Wholesale.................................... $177.2 $175.8 Western Wholesale......................................... 64.8 47.8 ------ ------ Total Wholesale................................... 242.1 223.6 Western Retail............................................ 45.5 42.9 Corporate................................................. 0.1 0.0 ------ ------ Consolidated.............................................. $287.7 $266.5 ====== ====== EBITDA Southeastern Wholesale.................................... $ 9.3 $ 8.7 Western Wholesale......................................... 2.8 3.9 ------ ------ Total Wholesale................................... 12.1 12.6 Western Retail............................................ (3.3) 1.4 Corporate................................................. (1.3) (2.2) ------ ------ Consolidated.............................................. $ 7.5 $ 11.8 ====== ======
Consolidated net sales increased by $21.2 million, or 8.0%, to $287.7 million in the second quarter 2000 compared to $266.5 million in the second quarter 1999. Of the increase, Haas contributed $9.9 million, accounting for a 3.7% increase over prior year. Excluding the Haas operations, sales increased $11.4 million or 4.3% over the same quarter last year. The precise effect on sales of the TCI assets purchased cannot be determined due to the merger of these assets into various segments of the business. Market demand for all products was moderate to low in the second quarter 2000 compared to high demand in the second quarter 1999. Sales growth was driven by the entry into new markets, either through acquisition or expansion, combined with the effects of the Company's marketing programs. Competition was strong across all segments in the second quarter as competitors fought for limited sales dollars. 8 11 Gross profit increased from $60.3 million in the second quarter 1999 to $64.1 million in the second quarter 2000. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased from 22.6% to 22.3%, as a result of slightly lower retail gross margins, combined with the effects of wholesale sales comprising a greater percentage of consolidated sales in 2000 than in 1999. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $8.9 million in the second quarter 2000 representing 21.6% as a percentage of sales compared to 20.0% in 1999. Increased operating expenses were primarily wage, occupancy and vehicle costs, a direct result of expanding operations in 2000. Interest and other expenses increased in the second quarter 2000 by $1.0 million to $6.0 million due to higher borrowings on the revolving credit line for acquisitions and capital additions. The income tax benefit in the second quarter 2000 was $1.0 million compared to an income tax provision of $1.8 million for the same quarter in 1999. The net loss for the second quarter 2000 was $3.0 million or (1.0)% of net sales compared to net income of $0.2 million or 0.1% of net sales in the second quarter 1999. Southeastern Wholesale Distribution Net sales in the Southeastern Wholesale Distribution segment increased $1.4 million, or 0.8% from net sales of $175.8 million in the second quarter 1999 compared to $177.2 million in the second quarter 2000. Sales growth in the Southeast was slower than anticipated in the second quarter 2000 due to some of the same factors present in the first quarter, including a softer replacement market, increased competition, and lower wheel sales. Sales of tires, supplies, and equipment increased from prior year levels, but sales of custom wheels were $2.7 million lower in the second quarter 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. The Company's wheel program in the Southeast has been hampered by changes in suppliers and limited supply of some wheel lines. The Company expects that the introduction of new and more effective marketing programs will improve sales growth in future quarters. EBITDA increased $0.6 million from $8.7 million in the second quarter 1999 to $9.3 million in the second quarter 2000 primarily as a result of improved gross profit margin. The increase in gross profit margin is largely attributable to an improved sales mix in 2000. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 over the second quarter 1999 primarily due to rising fuel costs and higher wages. Western Wholesale Distribution Net sales in the Western Wholesale Distribution segment increased by $17.1 million or 35.7% from $47.8 million net sales in the second quarter 1999 to $64.8 million in the second quarter 2000. Of the increase, Haas contributed $9.9 million, accounting for a 20.7% increase over prior year. Excluding the Haas operations, sales increased $7.2 million or 15.0% over the same quarter last year. The sales increase can be attributed to expanded operations with one new distribution warehouse in Southern California as well as the TCI acquired operations and assets merged into the Western Wholesale operations. EBITDA decreased from $3.9 million in the second quarter 1999 to $2.8 million in the second quarter 2000. Gross profit margins were down in the second quarter due primarily to competitive pressure in expansion markets. Operating expenses were up primarily due to the expansion into Southern California with the Carson, California warehouse facility and the acquired operations of TCI and Haas. Western Retail The Western Retail segment experienced an increase in net sales in the second quarter of $2.6 million or 6.2%, up from $42.9 million in the second quarter 1999 to $45.5 million in the second quarter 2000. Western Retail operated 198 retail stores as of July 1, 2000 compared to 195 stores as of June 30, 1999. While sales per store increased 2.6%, same store sales were flat compared to the second quarter of 1999. EBITDA fell in the second quarter from $1.4 million in 1999 to $(3.3) in 2000. Lower gross margins and significantly higher operating expenses than the second quarter of 1999 gave rise to the loss in the quarter. The Company's rollout and installation of its new point-of-sale computer system in all of its stores during 2000 have given rise to a number of problems. These problems relate primarily to communication, summarization and control. 9 12 Significant expenses associated with these problems and their correction were incurred during the second quarter of 2000. Management has taken a number of actions to reduce costs and improve profits which are expected to reverse the EBITDA losses experienced in the Western Retail segment during 2000. These actions include headcount reductions, additional vendor discounts, controlled management of parts pricing and a return to selected price-based print advertising. While these actions are aimed at improving profitability during the second half of 2000, there can be no assurance that they will be successful or that the division will be profitable. SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 1, 2000 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 The following table sets forth certain selected information regarding the Company's segments (in millions):
SIX MONTHS ENDED ------------------ JULY 1, JUNE 30, 2000 1999 ------- -------- Net sales Southeastern Wholesale.................................... $339.9 $334.1 Western Wholesale......................................... 112.9 92.3 ------ ------ Total Wholesale................................... 452.8 426.3 Western Retail............................................ 89.2 79.5 Corporate................................................. 0.2 0.0 ------ ------ Consolidated.............................................. $542.1 $505.8 ====== ====== EBITDA Southeastern Wholesale.................................... $ 15.4 $ 14.3 Western Wholesale......................................... 5.4 7.1 ------ ------ Total Wholesale................................... 20.8 21.4 Western Retail............................................ (3.9) 1.1 Corporate................................................. (2.8) (3.4) ------ ------ Consolidated.............................................. $ 14.1 $ 19.1 ====== ======
Consolidated net sales increased by $36.3 million, or 7.2% to $542.1 million in the six month period 2000 compared to $505.8 million in the six month period 1999. Of the increase, Haas contributed $9.9 million, accounting for a 2.0% increase over prior year. Excluding the Haas operations, sales increased $26.4 million or 5.2% over the same period last year. The precise effect on sales of the TCI operations acquired cannot be determined due to the merger of these assets and operations into various segments of the business. Market demand for all products was moderate in the six month period 2000 compared to high demand in the six month period 1999. The Company believes that its sales increase outpaced the industry rate of growth for the six month period. The sales increase in 2000 was due primarily to the effect of acquisitions and better product line offerings and more focus on marketing programs. Competition was strong across all segments in the period as competitors fought for limited sales dollars. Gross profit increased from $112.2 million in the six month period 1999 to $122.2 million in the six month period 2000. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased from 22.2% to 22.5%, as a result of improved product mix and price. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $16.5 million in the six month period 2000 representing 22.0% as a percentage of sales compared to 20.3% in the six month period 1999. Increased operating expenses were primarily wage, occupancy and vehicle cost, a direct result of expanding operations in 2000 and higher fuel cost. Interest and other expenses increased in the six month period 2000 by $1.5 million to $11.2 million due to higher borrowings on the revolving credit line for acquisitions and capital additions. 10 13 The income tax benefit in the six month period 2000 was $2.2 million compared to an income tax provision of $1.0 million for the six month period 1999. The net loss for the six month period 2000 was $5.9 million or (1.1)% of net sales compared to a net loss of $1.0 million or (0.2)% of net sales in the six month period 1999. Southeastern Wholesale Distribution Net sales in the Southeastern Wholesale Distribution segment increased $5.8 million, or 1.7% from net sales of $334.1 million in the six month period 1999 compared to $339.9 million in the six month period 2000. The precise effect of the TCI operations acquired during the period cannot be determined as the assets were merged into existing facilities. EBITDA increased $1.1 million from $14.3 million in the six month period 1999 to $15.4 million in the six month period 2000. Gross profit margins increased from 16.5% to 17.4% as a percent of sales for the six month period 1999 and 2000, respectively. Sales volume and higher gross profit margins accounted for the EBITDA increase. However, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased from 13.4% to 13.9% as a percent of sales for the six month period 1999 and 2000, respectively. Higher wages and occupancy were the direct result of expanded operations and sales volume. Western Wholesale Distribution Net sales in the Western Wholesale Distribution segment increased by $20.6 million or 22.3% from $92.3 million in the six month period 1999 to $112.9 million in the six month period 2000. The acquired Haas operations contributed $9.9 million, accounting for a 10.7% increase over prior year. Excluding the Haas operations, sales increased $10.8 million or 11.6% over the same period last year. The sales increase can be attributed to expanded operations with one new distribution warehouse in Southern California, as well as TCI acquired operations merged into the Western Wholesale operations. EBITDA decreased from $7.1 million in the six month period 1999 to $5.4 million in the six month period 2000. Gross profit margins were 18.6% in the six month period 2000 versus 19.7% for the six month period 1999. Margins were down primarily due to competitive pressure in expansion markets. Operating expenses were up from $20.0 million in the six month period 1999 to $24.4 million for the six month period 2000 primarily due to the expansion into Southern California and the acquired operations of TCI and Haas. However, as a percentage of sales, operating expenses increased slightly at 17.1% and 16.5% for the six month period 2000 and 1999, respectively. Substantially all of the EBITDA decline in Western Wholesale Distribution can be attributed to margin pressures associated with expansion and acquisitions. Some margin pressure will continue in future quarters as the Company attracts new customers and builds its distribution business in Southern California. Western Retail The Western Retail segment experienced an increase in net sales in the six month period 2000 of $9.6 million or 12.1%, up from $79.5 million in the six month period 1999 to $89.2 million. Western Retail operated 198 retail stores as of July 1, 2000 compared to 195 stores as of June 30, 1999. Sales per store improved by 6.6% in the six month period 2000 compared to 1999. EBITDA fell from $1.1 million in the six month period 1999 to $(3.9) million in six month period 2000. Problems associated with the new point-of-sale software rollout affected operating results in the six month period 2000. Management has taken a number of corrective actions to reduce costs and improve profitability to the extent of reversing EBITDA losses experienced at Western Retail in the six month period 2000. These actions include headcount reductions, additional vendor discounts, controlled management of parts pricing, and a return to selected price-based print advertising. While these actions are aimed at improving profitability over the next six months of 2000, there can be no assurance that they will be successful or that the division will be profitable. 11 14 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES At July 1, 2000 the combined net indebtedness (net of cash) of the Company was $256.2 million compared to $230.1 million (net of cash) at December 31, 1999. On March 6, 2000 the revolving credit facility was amended to provide, among other things, maximum borrowings thereunder up to $200 million or a borrowing base comprised of specified percentages of accounts receivable and inventory, whichever is less. As of July 1, 2000, $42.6 million was available for additional borrowings under the credit facility. On July 20, 2000, the revolving credit facility was amended to permit, among other things, the acquisition of the assets of ATD on July 21, 2000, and also to amend certain covenants contained therein. In connection with these amendments and covenants, the applicable margins in the pricing grid for Eurodollar Rate Loans were increased by 0.25%, resulting in an applicable margin of 0.5% for Base Rate Loans and an applicable margin of 2.25% for Eurodollar Rate Loans through December 31, 2000. At the same time, the banks waived the effects of a failure to meet the minimum Net Worth covenant, as defined in the credit agreement, as of May 27, 2000. As of July 1, 2000, the Company's Net Worth, as defined, is in excess of the minimum required, which was not amended, and management expects that such amount will remain above the minimum for the foreseeable future. The Company's principal sources of cash during the second quarters ended 2000 and 1999 came from operations and borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Cash used in operating activities totaled $3.3 million and $20.9 million respectively, during each of those periods. Trade accounts receivable increased by $7.7 million in the second quarter 2000 compared to $12.1 million in the second quarter 1999 due primarily to increased sales levels. Increases in inventories due to seasonal stocking total $7.0 million in the second quarter 2000 compared to $14.0 million in the second quarter 1999. Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses increased by $17.2 million in the second quarter 2000 compared to $10.4 million in the same period 1999. Accounts payable increases in 2000 are the result of seasonal inventory stocking and the absence of anticipation discounts from major vendors. Capital expenditures during the second quarter 2000 and 1999 amounted to $2.8 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Capital expenditures in 2000 included $1.7 million in Western Retail for new retail stores, existing retail store refurbishment and relocations, and information systems. Southeastern Wholesale also had expenditures of $0.9 million primarily for warehouse racking. The Company anticipates that its principal use of cash going forward will be to meet working capital and debt service requirements and to make capital expenditures which are expected to total approximately $10 million for fiscal 2000. Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations, the Company believes that its cash flow from operations, together with amounts available under the credit facility, will be adequate to meet its anticipated requirements. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to be applied to meet these requirements or to service its debt, and the Company may be required to refinance all or a portion of its existing debt, or to obtain additional financing. These increased borrowings may result in higher interest payments. In addition, there can be no assurance that any such refinancing would be possible or that any additional financing could be obtained. The inability to obtain additional financing could have a material adverse effect on the Company. Certain minority stockholders of the Company have been granted redemption rights commencing in 2004, subject to certain conditions, which if exercised would obligate the Company to redeem the shares of capital stock held by such stockholders at agreed valuations (based upon a multiple of EBITDA formula). There can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be available to redeem the shares of capital stock held by such stockholders if the Company is required to do so or whether the terms of its outstanding indebtedness at such time will permit such redemption. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK. The Company does not consider its exposure to market risk to be material. 12 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. On July 26, 2000, the Company settled all outstanding claims with the previous shareholders of Winston as described in the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. In connection with the settlement, the Company received $1.0 million in cash on July 28, 2000. There have been no other material developments in legal proceedings involving the Company since those reported in the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits -- Exhibit 11 Computation of Earnings per Share Exhibit 12.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends Exhibit 27.1-.2 Financial Data Schedules (for SEC use only)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K No report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter ended July 1, 2000. 13 16 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: August 15, 2000 HEAFNER TIRE GROUP, INC. By: /s/ DAVID H. TAYLOR ------------------------------------ David H. Taylor Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer) 14